Inhalants

Inhalants are breathable chemicals that produce mind-altering vapors. They include amyl and butyl nitrate, solvents such as glue and lighter fluid and aerosol products. They produce effects similar to anesthetics. High doses can cause unconsciousness. Inhalants can cause nausea, lack of coordination, loss of appetite, decreased heart and breathing rate, and tiredness. Loss of self-control, violent behavior, losing touch with one's surroundings and unconsciousness can result from deep breathing of vapors or using a lot over a short period. Death from use is not unusual. This can be caused by suffocation, depresses central nervous system response or aspiration from vomiting. Long-term use can result in weight loss, nervous system damage, liver, kidney, and blood and bone damage.